In the 1820s and 30s, Americans were pushing the limits of democracy.  While vot

In the 1820s and 30s, Americans were pushing the limits of democracy.  While voting (aka suffrage) was a privilege for the few, non-voters found other ways to have their voices heard.  Chapters 11 & 12 (Erick Foner  “Give me Liberty” summary can be found online)  are all about those reform efforts, from anti-slavery to utopian society building, education, care for the mentally ill, prison reform, woman’s rights and personal freedom, and workers’ rights and the labor movement.
If you were living at that time, how would you prioritize so many reform efforts?
Labor Reform
Anti-slavery
Women’s Rights
Prison Reform
Care for the mentally ill
Education
Expanding voting rights
Creating a utopian model of society